How to Use Baltimore oriole in a Sentence
Baltimore oriole
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Out in the wild, Baltimore orioles, the bright orange and black birds that sing in neighborhoods in spring and summer, build their pendulous hanging nests on cottonwood trees.
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Sheryl Devore,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Don’t be too anxious for April and May, hoping for the perfect weather, the perfect bloom or the perfect Baltimore oriole to flash its black and orange colors.
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Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The megalodon would join Maryland’s other state symbols, including the Baltimore oriole (state bird), jousting (state sport), and walking (state exercise).
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
28 Jan. 2026
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In early summer, small but nutritious berries (which humans can eat, too) are enjoyed by over 35 species of birds, including cedar waxwings, robins, catbirds, thrushes, and Baltimore orioles.
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Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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The actual Baltimore oriole got its name from the first Lord Baltimore, George Calvert, specifically, from the colors of Calvert's banner.
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Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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